5x4: Detour

[wendelah1]

It's our final day. Was it a fun change of pace or an unwelcome diversion?

This is another MOTW episode I enjoy more for the relationship bits than for the X-File. The scene where Scully sings "Joy to the World" to Mulder actually made me tear up, in part because she'll sing it again much later in the series in a much different context. Other

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[estella_c]

So, Detour is another likeable ep and I DID like it except I remember thinking that the woods-running went on much too long. Loved the little red eyes. Loved the other agents, obviously meant to remind us how cool our heroes are. Loved the piling up of dead bodies as a contrast to the training exercise involving office furniture. Loved--like everyone else in the fanworld--the cuddling and singing.

Mulder really is looking for a better mommy. Tough on Scully. I speak from experience.

Do we not agree that the (d)evolution of the conquistadors was a little rushed, scientifically speaking? I mean, what, four centuries? And now they're all barky and invisible? Wendy???

I have adored this rewatch. It was like putting gas in the car. Which I must remember to do tomorrow.

[wendelah1]

Do we not agree that the (d)evolution of the conquistadors was a little rushed, scientifically speaking? I mean, what, four centuries? And now they're all barky and invisible? Wendy???

I think most everyone is in agreement on that. This interactive timeline from the Smithsonian shows how slowly evolutionary changes appear: human origins. Come on Mulder, you know there must have been aliens from outer space involved--it just stands to reason.

[rainatlas]

Loved the rewatch idea. I wish I hadn't been out of town and missed it entirely. As a newbie here, I'm looking forward to commenting more and making connections with this fantastic group of people

[rainatlas]

Hoo boy is right! But I would like to see Face on Mars cupcakes show up on Pinterest. ;)

Thanks for the laugh.